Motley School Apartments

739 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 1 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1884
  • 34 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Surface Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Air Conditioner
  • Bike Racks
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Extra Storage
  • Historic Building
  • Large Closets
  • Off Street Parking
  • Online Payment System
  • Online Service Requests
  • Patio/Balcony
  • View

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Patio

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Elevator
  • Gas Range
  • Online Services
  • Package Service
  • Public Transportation
  • Sundeck

Map of Motley School Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Exceptional public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Subway

1 min Drive

Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Subway

8 min Walk

Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Subway

2 min Drive

Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

4 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

19 min Drive

Chicago Midway International

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

24 min Drive

ORD

Moving to West Town, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Motley School Apartments proximity to East Ukrainian Village and Wicker Park Commons. East Ukrainian Village is 1 mile away, and Wicker Park Commons is within a 19 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, West Town is exceptional public transit. Within 2.8 miles of Motley School Apartments, you’ll find Chicago Avenue Station (Blue Line), Division Station, and Grand Avenue Station (Blue Line).

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Motley School Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Alliance for the Great Lakes, Oz Park, and Openlands.

Airports

Living in West Town provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 19 minutes from Motley School Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Otis Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10

Wells Community Academy High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

The Chicago Academy For The Arts

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

Esperanza School - Intensive

Grades K-12

Private

Not rated

Bennett Day School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Kendall College Walk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Moody Bible Institute Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)
The Ill. Inst. of Art, Chicago Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Malcolm X College Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)

About Motley School Apartments

The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will… include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras.

Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.

Motley School Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL

Contact

Property Address:
739 N Ada St,
Chicago, IL 60642
Phone Number: (312) 479-6130
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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